President Xi Jinping of China, seen here in Beijing on Tuesday, has been seeking to redefine the terms of how China and the United States should engage.

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Trump in China for talks with Xi Jinping

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Trump met Xi in Beijing for talks focused on easing tensions between the two powers. The meetings yielded praise from both sides and a limited set of measurable outcomes, with no sweeping accord reported by NBC News. The New York Times notes Xi could press advantages related to Iran, Taiwan, and leverage over time, while Al Jazeera frames the trip as high-stakes, highlighting a lavish Chinese welcome. Across sources, the core facts are that the summit occurred, no major deal emerged, and both leaders signaled ongoing engagement. Disagreements center on whether any substantive concessions were achieved, with NBC and NYT emphasizing limited outcomes.

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President Xi Jinping of China, seen here in Beijing on Tuesday, has been seeking to redefine the terms of how China and the United States should engage.
The New York Times
The New York Times
Leaning left
5/13/2026

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Photos: Trump in China for talks with Xi Jinping
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
Leaning left
5/14/2026

Trump in China for talks with Xi Jinping

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Trump leaves China with no agreement on thorny issues, but cites ‘very good’ talks with Xi
NBC News
NBC News
Leaning left
5/15/2026

Trump leaves China with no agreement on thorny issues, but cites ‘very good’ talks with Xi

BEIJING — Though U.S. President Donald Trump said he and Chinese President Xi Jinping “discussed almost everything,” their superpower summit here this week produced no sweeping agreements and concluded with just a handful of measurable outcomes. Instead, each side lavished praise upon its counterpart and appeared to.